The hardest part of this chicken and broccoli bake just might be portion control.

A chicken broccoli bake made with cheese-filled tortellini and a chopped pecan topping?

The hardest part of this chicken and broccoli casserole just might be portion control.

Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake

Credit:Iain Bagwell; Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly

freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

14teaspoontable salt

14teaspoonground red pepper

1(20-oz.)

Add flour, stirring until smooth.

Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.

Whisk in broth, half-and-half, and white wine.

Remove from heat; add 1 cup cheese and next 2 ingredients, stirring until cheese melts.

Stir in tortellini and next 2 ingredients.

Spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

Stir together 12 cup grated cheese and next 3 ingredients.

Bake at 350F for 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly.

Tips

We tested with Buitoni Mixed Cheese Tortellini.